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About Us
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5% of profits are donated to Spirit's Light Foundation
An alternative Unity ministry dedicated to the training, growth & empowerment of
Children, Youth & Family Ministry programs.
Copyright © Diane Venzera, 2009, All Rights Reserved
Program Foundations
Activities
Friendship Bag
Vision Photo 1
Vision Photo 2
Link takes you to Church Volunteer Central
CREATING THE VISION
Unity of Fabulous Abundance!
Imagine stepping into a Unity church anywhere in the world and experiencing thriving adult and youth ministries.
Imagine a youth and family ministry filled with credentialed leaders who are dedicated to leading our programs.
Imagine our classrooms filled with the faces of empowered children, teens and volunteers.
Imagine a Unity community that honors and serves the needs of all who step through its doors. It all begins with a vision...
Visioning Activity
Is Your Church Family Friendly?
According to Tom Clegg of Church Growth Institute, "When visitors walk through the door, they will decide in 3 to 8 minutes whether they will return." What do people experience when they walk into your church for the first time?
Some questions to consider:
- Where do I go?
- Will anyone assist my child?
- What do the children experience?
THE WELCOME
10 Things to Empower Youth Ministry Programs
Welcoming Everyone
THE ENVIRONMENT
You have the vision, families are showing up, now what?
Take a look at your environment.
- Is it safe?
- Is it welcoming?
- Is it furnished appropriately for children and teens?
The Environment
POLICIES & PROCEDURES
What really creates a strong program is to have your policies and procedures clearly defined. Make them available to your congregation so that everyone can recognize the high quality of programs you offer.
Goals
Sex Offender Policy
Youth & Family Ministry Assessment Tool, (Association of Unity Churches, Int'l)
Sample Youth Ministry Overview for Welcome Packet
Sample Youth Ministry Parent Guide
Sample Three Year Curriculum Plan
Working With Volunteers
Amazing, Dedicated Volunteers
It is my personal opinion that everyone has a desire to be of service in some way. Many just have no idea of how or where to begin to share their time and talents.
An important point to keep in mind: There is no lack. We do not NEED more volunteers - We have opportunities for individuals to serve children & teens and to experience extraordinary Spiritual growth.
RECRUITING
Recruiting Ideas
JOINING THE TEAM
The Smooth & Clear Path
As youth ministry professionals it is our responsibility to create a clear and straight path into our youth and family ministry programs for our potential volunteers.
Having a clearly defined process for being a volunteer in youth ministry is essential.
Teacher Job Description
Middle School Leader Job Description
High School Sponsor Job Description
Youth Ministry Team - Application
Back Ground Check Request Form
Teacher Commitment Form
Youth Director Job Description
Sample Youth Ministry Budget
SUPPORTING THE TEAM
Let Them Know You Care
Once our teams are in place, we want them to feel supported in the volunteer service that they are performing.
- Provide access to local, regional and national training experiences.
- Host regularly scheduled teachers' meetings to keep everyone informed.
- Thank them every chance you get.
Youth Ministry Team Dedication
Teacher Certificate
Child Certificate
The Sunday Morning Experience
THE OPENING
Routines are essential for young children because our brains are pattern-seeking. With routines, the children and teens know what to expect and that creates a sense of safety.
The Arrival
Sample Greeting Board
Get the Kids Involved
Responsibility Cards
Circle Time
Set 1
Set 2
Set 3
Set 4
THE LESSON
Drawing Forth
As we plan our adventures for the Sunday Morning Experience, which we create for the children in our congregations, we need to ask ourselves how we can best serve them. We must move past the belief that we, the teachers, need to have all the answers and are required to impart this information to our children. We instead are called to move into the understanding that we are each on a spiritual path, each have access to the Christ within and each are looking for a place that will allow our inner knowledge to unfold in a way that is unique to each one of us.
Living Curriculum Philosophy
Effective Storytelling
Unlocking the Story Using Creative Activities
The Closing
Youth Ministry Support
Stages of Development
Faith Development
Multiple Intelligence
Unity Principles in the Bible
Motivating Volunteers
Multigenerational Ministry
Affirmative Prayer
Multigenerational Service Planning, #1
Multigenerational Service Planning, #2
Sample - Planning Flyer
Contact Magazine - Article
SUNDAY FAMILY SERVICE
Overview
Prayer Card
GETTING OTHERS INVOLVED
"It Takes a Village Project"
